NBA Trade Speculation: Ranking Best Fits for Paul Millsap

One of the most commonly mentioned names in NBA trade rumors is Paul Millsap of the Utah Jazz. The big man is the only thing standing in the way of heir apparent Derrick Favors and is widely perceived to be an attractive trade piece.

The former Louisiana Tech star is a 6'8", 253-pound power forward. He's averaging 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds in one of the most crowded frontcourts in basketball.

3. Brooklyn Nets

The Nets are about as crowded as the Utah Jazz at the power forward position. But, there is no young, rising talent set to take Millsap's spot in Brooklyn—he would finally be "the man" at his position.

Reggie Evans would get his fair share of minutes as the team's rebounding maestro.

Andray Blatche, with his efficiency, and Kris Humphries, with his rebounding prowess, would garner some playing time as well.

To acquire Millsap, however, at least one of those players would be dealt.

Millsap is the combination of a space-the-floor scorer and interior banger that the Nets have been looking for. Paired with Brook Lopez, it's quite likely that Brooklyn will have found its frontcourt of the future.

Best of all for Millsap, he's an unrestricted free agent. If it doesn't work out as the paper rosters would suggest, he's free to sign elsewhere.

1. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are one of the most powerful offensive teams in the NBA.

They rank third in scoring offense, third in assists per game, eighth in field-goal percentage and second in offensive rebounding.

With that being said, Denver is rather pedestrian in the half court—a result of its lack of a legitimate low-post presence.

By adding Paul Millsap, the Nuggets would have a player who could potentially be their postseason savior.

When their potential opponent turns up the defensive pressure and limits transition opportunities, the Nuggets need a player to turn to. Millsap can be that go-to guy as he scores and rebounds in the half court, even if it is for one season.

Kenneth Faried is clearly the future in Denver. For that reason, Millsap may want to sign elsewhere come the offseason.